Pinetree QUARTERLY WINTER 2015 // ISSUE 1
THE
Body Care
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+ Natural Home
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Pinetree Quarterly WINTER 2015
ISSUE 1
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What’s Inside THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR VIEWING OUR FIRST ISSUE OF THE PINETREE QUARTERLY! IN THIS QUARTERLY E-MAGAZINE, WE’LL PROVIDE RECIPES, PROJECTS, TIMELY ARTICLES, FULL COLOR PHOTOS OF OUR PRODUCTS IN ACTION AND MORE! THIS MONTH WE’RE PROVIDING A LOOK INSIDE OUR BODY CARE & NATURAL CLEANING SUPPLY LINE, AS WELL AS A SAMPLING OF THE PRODUCTS YOU CAN MAKE! INCLUDED ARE SIMPLE RECIPES USING ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WE OFFER AND SIMPLE HOUSEHOLD STAPLES, SUCH AS OLIVE OIL, BAKING SODA, WHITE VINEGAR AND OTHERS.
BODY SCRUBS ... PG 3, 15 BODY WASH ... PG 4 SOLID PERFUME & BALMS ... PG 5-14 CLEANING SUPPLIES ... PG 17-20
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Peppermint +Lemon Lavender + Mint Foot Scrub Foot Scrub
- 1/2 C coarse sea salt - 6 fresh mint leaves (get mint seed here) (or 2 TSP dried) - 1/2 C olive oil - 1/8 C jojoba oil - 2 TSP dried lavender buds - 1-5 drops lavender essential oil
- 1 C coarse sea salt - 1/4 C jojoba oil - 1/4 C almond oil - 10 drops peppermint essential oil - zest of 1 lemon
1. Combine all ingredients, mix with a wooden spoon 2. Pour into desired container, will store in fridge up to 2 weeks
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1. Combine sea salt, mint and lavender buds in food processor. Pulse until all ingredients are ground 2. Empty contents into jar, add oils and essential oil. Mix well. Stores for 1 week with fresh mint, 1 month with dried mint.
*Shake scrubs gently to combine before use
Moisturizing Honey Body Wash -2/3 C liquid castille soap -1/4 C raw, unfiltered honey -2 TSP carrier oil (grapeseed, jojoba, almond or sesame) -1 TSP coconut oil -50-60 drops essential oils (see below for list of suggestions) 1. Combine in a squirt bottle by shaking, and shake before each use Chamomile = good against dry & sensitive skin, acne, eczema Grapefruit = good against oily complexion, acne Lavender = good for sensitive skin; good against acne, eczema, itchy skin Palmarosa = good for new cell growth, moisturizing, regulating oil Patchouli = antimicrobial, astringent, deodorant; good against acne, oily skin Rosemary = stimulating, restorative; good against acne, eczema, dermatitis Sandalwood = good against acne, dry/cracked/chapped skin, wrinkles Tea Tree = antibacterial; good against oily skin, acne, rashes, inflamed skin Ylang Ylang = good for soothing irritated skin; good against oily skin, acne
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All Natural
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Solid Perfume
All Natural Solid Perfume
- Essential oils of your choice - Beeswax - Carrier oil (jojoba or almond) - Small glass or tin containers for storing
1. Grate 1 TBSP of beeswax and melt using double boiler 2. Once melted, add 1 TBSP of carrier oil and approximately 50 drops of essential oil 3. Mix using small wooden implement 4. Pour quickly into storage container, as it will start to harden almost immediately after being removed from heat (adjust recipe to the size of your container by keeping the ratio 1:1)
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Homemade Vapor Rub - 1/2 C olive oil - 1 C coconut oil - 3/4 C beeswax, grated - 35 drops eucalyptus essential oil - 30 drops mint essential oil - 15 drops lavender essential oil - 15 drops rosemary essential oil
1. Melt oils and wax in double boiler 2. Add oils 3. Pour into selected container(s)
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Homem
made Vapor Rub
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Coconut +Tea Tree Lip Balm 9
Coconut + Tea Tree Oil Lip Balm
- 1 C shaved beeswax - 3 TBSP coconut oil - 1 TSP sweet almond oil - 2-3 drops tea tree essential oil
1. Melt beeswax in a double boiler 2. Add coconut oil, stir until melted 3. Add oils 4. Pour into selected containers, let cool TIP: To add color to any lip balm, check out our natural herb color powders. Beet root and madder root are good choices for pink or red tints.
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Lavender Sleep Balm - 10 drops lavender essential oil - 10 drops chamomile essential oil - 3 drops bergamot essential oil - 2 TBSP beeswax - 1 TBSP jojoba oil - 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
1. Melt together beeswax, olive oil and jojoba oil in a double boiler on medium until beeswax is completely melted 2. Stir with a wood implement, add essential oils and mix 3. Pour into a clean container to store. Best used within a year
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Lavender Sleep Balm
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Cedarwood Beard Balm 13
Cedarwood Beard Balm
- 2 TBSP beeswax - 2 TBSP shea butter - 1 TBSP cocoa butter - 3 TSP jojoba oil - 2 TSP sweet almond oil - 4-8 drops tea tree essential oil - 4-8 drops bergamot or rosemary essential oil - 1/8 TSP cedarwood essential oil 1. Melt beeswax in a double boiler over gently boiling water 2. Add and melt shea butter and cocoa butter 3. Add jojoba and sweet almond oil, make sure everything is thorough incorporated and melted 4. Add in all essential oils, incorporate thoroughly by stirring with a wooden implement 5. Pour into clean containers of choice, allow to cool and harden before covering with lids. Best used within a year
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Exfoliating Skin Scrub
(cleans pores and sheds dead skin) - Grapeseed Oil (just enough to moisten the sea salt) - Sea salt (just enough for you to use within a week) - Fresh lemon (personal preference) 1. Combine all, use as needed. Store excess in fridge for up to a week. Shake to mix before use.
Fix Broken Eyeshadow
1. Add rubbing alcohol to broken eyeshadow and smooth with your finger
Cleaning Your Hairbrushes + Combs
1. Use a comb or pen to loosen hair from the brush and pull or cut away 2. For plastic brushes, use a soak of castile soap, baking soda and water. For wooden brushes, use a soak of tea tree oil and water 3. For plastic brushes, fill a sink or bucket with solution and soak brushes for UNDER a minute. Any longer could damage the brush. Rinse quickly with warm water. For wood, apply tea tree mixture with a toothbrush, then rinse quickly with warm water. 4. Lay on a clean towel, bristle side down til dry
Coconut Oil Hair Moisturizer
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1. Combine with water and sea salt for a spray on moisturizer/texturizer TIP: Be sure to warm your coconut oil up first, so it becomes liquid before adding to the water and sea salt. Shake very well to incorporate.
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All Natural Cleaning Spray
-spray bottle -2 C filtered water -1 C white vinegar -20+ drops lemon essential oil -15+ drops basil essential oil Combine and shake gently before each use.
Homemade Glass Cleaner
-2 C water -2 TBSP white vinegar -10-15 drops lemon essential oil Combine in spray bottle and shake gently before each use. Spray on, wipe off with microfiber cloth.
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Lemon + Lavender Vinegar Laundry Rinse Disinfecting Spray - 1/2 C white vinegar - 1/2 C vodka - 10 drops lavender essential oil - 10 drops lemon essential oil - 1 1/2 C water (distilled or boiled and cooled)
1. Combine in a spray bottle 2. Spray surfaces generously and let sit for 10 minutese 3. Wipe clean with microfiber cloth
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- 1 Gallon Jug white vinegar - 24-30 drops lemon & basil essential oils OR stalks of fresh herbs (get basil seed here) 1. Gently shake bottle to combine before every use. 2. If using fresh herbs, be sure to strain herbs out before use and put back into the bottle 3. Use 1/4 C rinse every load. Shake gently before use.
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Essential Oils + Their Uses* Allspice = warming, cheering, comforting, nurturing Basil = clarifying, uplifting, energizing, refreshing; great for infections, healing Bergamot = deodorizing, uplifting, inspiring, confidence-building; great for arthritis & stress Cedarwood = promotes inner strength, centeredness, and control of emotional stress & anxiety Chamomile = good against dry & sensitive skin, acne, eczema; great for skin issues, inflammation, insomnia, stress Cinnamon = comforting, warming; great for infections, mold Citronella = purifying, vitalizing; great for candida, detoxifying, tumors Clove = warming, comforting Eucalyptus = pain relieving, purifying, invigorating; great for coughs, asthma, circulation, cooling Fir = Great for frozen shoulder, sprains, empowerment Frankincense & Myrrh = calming, visualizing, meditative; great for Alzheimer’s, auto-immune disorders, brain function Ginger = warming, strengthening, anchoring; great for digestive issues, vertigo Grapefruit = good against oily complexion, acne Lavender = great for sensitive skin, burns, insomnia, stress, bug bites, acne, eczema, itchy skin Lemon = uplifting, refreshing, cheering, insect repellent, vitalizing, cleansing Lime = refreshing, cheering; great for cleaning, detoxifying, energizing Marjoram = warming, balancing; great for motional healing, muscular support Orange = cheering, refreshing, uplifting; great for anxiety, menopause Palmarosa = good for new cell growth, moisturizing, regulating oil Patchouli = antimicrobial, astringent, deodorant; good against acne, oily skin, insect bites Peppermint = clears sinuses, vitalizing, refreshing, cooling; good against allergies Rosemary = stimulating, restorative; good against acne, eczema, dermatitis Spearmint = used to cleanse & tighten pores; refreshing, cooling, vitalizing Tangerine = cheering, uplifting; good for anxiety, immunity Tea Tree = antibacterial; good against oily skin, acne, rashes, inflamed skin Ylang Ylang = good for soothing irritated skin; good against oily skin, acne
*These essential oil uses are suggestions only. ALWAYS check with your doctor about the best way to treat your medical conditions. Never use essential oils on skin without a carrier oil.